SR 46 over Mill Creek
FairAshtabula County, Ohio · 1.98 MI S of SR 11 · Structure no. 0402915
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 172 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,825
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 46 over Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 46 over Mill Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,825 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,085 by 2035. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 46 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 46 over Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does SR 46 over Mill Creek carry?
About 5,825 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 46 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR 46 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.